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1. (a) The following equation describes the release of electrons from a metal surface illuminated
by electromagnetic radiation.
hf = k.e.max + φ
Explain briefly what you understand by each of the terms in the equation.
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What is the de Broglie wavelength of electrons travelling at this speed?
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Why are electrons of this wavelength useful for studying the structure of molecules?
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2. The graph shows how the maximum kinetic energy T of photoelectrons emitted from the surface
of sodium metal varies with the frequency f of the incident radiation.
T/eV
3
0
0 4 8 12
ƒ / 10 Hz
14
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Explain how the graph supports the photoelectric equation hf = T + Ø
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How could the graph be used to find a value for the Planck constant?
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Add a line to the graph to show the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted from
a metal which has a greater work function than sodium.
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• the kinetic energy of photoelectrons released depends upon the frequency of the incident light
and not on its intensity,
How do these conclusions support a particle theory but not a wave theory of light?
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Calculate the threshold wavelength for a metal surface which has a work function of 6.2 eV.
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Anode Incident
monochromatic
radiation
V
Photocathode
µA
As the reverse potential difference between the anode and cathode is increased, the current
measured by the microammeter decreases. When the potential difference reaches a value Vs,
called the stopping potential, the current is zero.
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What would be the effect on the stopping potential of
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• the kinetic energy of photoelectrons released depends upon the frequency of the incident light
and not on its intensity.
How do these conclusions support a particle theory but not a wave theory of light? You may be
awarded a mark for the clarity of your answer.
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The graph shows how the kinetic energy K of emitted photoelectrons from one metal varies with
the frequency f of the incident light.
Add a second line to the graph showing how K will vary with f for a second metal which has a
smaller work function.
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6. The diagram shows monochromatic radiation falling on a photocell connected to a circuit.
Incident
monochromatic
Anode radiation
Variable d.c. V
supply Digital
–6 V to +6 V voltmeter
Photocathode
µA
The incident radiation has a wavelength of 215 mm. The metal surface of the photocathode has a
work function of 2.26eV.
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If the wavelength and intensity of the incident radiation is kept constant, a graph of the current I
through the photocell against applied p.d. V is as shown.
I/µA
V/V
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Mark a letter S on the graph to show the stopping potential.
The photocathode is replaced with one whose metal surface has a greater work function. On the
graph above, sketch how I would vary with V given that the wavelength and intensity of the
incident radiation remain unchanged.
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7. The photoelectric effect supports a particle theory of light but not a wave theory of light.
Below are two features of the photoelectric effect. For each feature explain why it supports the
particle theory and not the wave theory.
(a) Feature 1: The emission of photoelectrons from a metal surface can take place
instantaneously.
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(b) Feature 2: Incident light with a frequency below a certain threshold frequency cannot
release electrons from a metal surface.
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8. The graph shows how the maximum kinetic energy T of photoelectrons emitted from the surface
of sodium metal varies with the frequency f of the incident electromagnetic radiation.
T/10 –19J
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0
f/10 14 Hz
–2.0
–4.0
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Calculate the stopping potential when the frequency of the incident radiation is 9.0 × 1014 Hz.
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